Slow Cooker Classic Meatloaf

We love the flavor combinations of classic meatloaf, but it can be a hassle to put together, especially on a weeknight. And despite how easy it seems, meatloaf tends to dry out when you bake it in the oven. Believe it or not, the slow cooker is an ideal way to make classic meatloaf.

This cooking method locks in moisture so dry meatloaf will be a thing of the past. Prepare everything in advance, then place the entire crock in the fridge until morning. When you leave for the day, place the crock in the slow cooker, set the timer and come home later to a perfectly cooked, moist and delicious meal.

Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place in foil-lined slow cooker crock.

In a small bowl, combine remaining ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Spread over top of meatloaf.

Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or LOW for 4 to 5 hours. If using a slow cooker with a probe, cook until meatloaf reaches 160°F.

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After cooking my meatloaf recipe ( which is very similar to this one ) in my crock pot, it’s the best.meatloaf ever. I line the inside of my crock pot with foil shiny side up and than used a crock pot plastic liner on top of the foil… It made cleaning the crock pot much easier. And made refrigerating easy as well. Self storage bag placed inside a plastic storage bowl.

I have made slow cooker meatloaf for years. I use 2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs Instead of the crackers and 3/4 cup mike. I also spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and don’t use aluminum foil. It doesn’t stick at all. My family simply refuses to eat meatloaf made in the oven.